Scientists Have Designed an Activity Tracker for Lobsters

Researchers hope their new device can expose the weak points in the supply chain.

Jan 7, 2021 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

RoboCop Sets Sail

A new generation of autonomous vessels is looking to catch illegal fishers in the act.

Nov 18, 2020 | 1,200 words, about 6 minutes

For a Better Way to Catch Seafood, Look to the Čibu·d

The Makah’s traditional halibut hook catches just as many fish, but with far less by-catch.

Nov 16, 2020 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Riding on a Magic Carpet of Bubbles

A technology called air lubrication offers a way to make large ships more efficient.

Nov 12, 2020 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Designing a House Fit for a Fish

By exposing fish to experimental constructions, scientists hope to find out what they really want in a home.

Oct 29, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

What Would a British Columbia Seal and Sea Lion Cull Actually Entail?

Proponents are calling for the deaths of at least 75,000 seals and sea lions in the first year.

Oct 22, 2020 | 1,200 words, about 6 minutes

NOAA Approves Plan to Bring Captive Belugas to Connecticut

A controversial plan to import five whales from Marineland is moving forward.

Sep 21, 2020 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Did a Solar Ejection Hinder the Titanic?

Space weather may have played a small role in the famed steamer’s sinking.

Sep 14, 2020 | 850 words, about 4 minutes